Our mission is to help businesses succeed by enhancing their accounting practices.

Supporting your business’s growth with effective strategies.

With our extensive professional experience, we ensure your business meets all accounting and taxation obligations. But our services go beyond that.

Are you seeking a strong alliance with an accountant who shares your unwavering commitment to growth? Look no further than RLA. We care about listening to your unique ideas and providing exceptional, timely guidance.

When you join forces with us, you become part of a team that genuinely cares about propelling your business to success.

Take the first step today and let’s embark on an inspiring collaboration.

OUR TEAM

Meet our team

Don Medagama
Partner

Don has been part of RLA since May 2012 and became a Partner of the firm in 2022. With accounting experience gained across both Australia and overseas, he brings a balanced perspective, strong technical knowledge and a calm, practical approach to his work.

Don holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting, from Griffith University. He qualified as a Certified Practising Accountant in 2010 and is also a registered Tax Agent.

Over the years, Don has worked closely with a wide range of small and medium-sized businesses, helping them manage their accounting, taxation and compliance requirements with confidence. His advice is clear, commercially aware and focused on helping clients stay organised, meet their obligations and make sound financial decisions.

Known for his approachable manner and dependable guidance, Don builds strong, long-term relationships with clients by taking the time to understand their circumstances and provide solutions that are practical, relevant and easy to act on.

Outside of work, Don enjoys travelling and staying active through sport.

Basheera Khatree
Partner

Basheera is a Partner at RLA, known for combining strong accounting expertise with sharp commercial insight. She works closely with clients to help them understand their numbers, strengthen their financial position and make confident decisions for the future.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting, from the Queensland University of Technology and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Basheera advises across a wide range of areas, including tax compliance, business advisory, contract CFO services, self-managed superannuation fund administration and new business structuring. Her broad skill set allows her to support clients at every stage of their business journey, from start-up and growth through to more complex financial and strategic decisions.

Clients value Basheera’s clear communication, proactive approach and ability to turn complex financial matters into practical advice. She is particularly focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses meet their obligations, improve their performance and structure their affairs in a tax-effective way.

Outside of work, Basheera enjoys scuba diving and travelling.

Roz Lahey
Senior Consultant
Roz founded RLA in 2005, which has developed into a successful practice from client growth based solely on referrals from satisfied clients. She prides herself on being a Fellow of the National Tax and Accountants Association, a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants, holds Registration as a Tax Agent and has become a Commissioner for Declarations. Roz is passionate about servicing her clients with great emphasis on quality and sound advice while maintaining high ethical standards. She has worked with many of her clients for more than thirty years, and regards many of them as friends – having taken such a long journey together.

Tracey Gow
Bookkeeper

Tracey has worked with Roz for more than 30 years. Her knowledge of the client base and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) administration is an asset to the business.

Tracey’s long-standing relationship with RLA means she has built enormous trust and confidence with our clients. She is responsible for all the bookkeeping and efficient running of the office.

When Tracey is not at work, she enjoys her seven grandsons.